Meatball Stew Risotto
Fusing Italian risotto with traditional meatball stew flavours, this dish features arborio rice infused with clove and cinnamon broth, tender pork meatballs, Brussels sprout leaves, and Parmesan for a delightful marriage of flavours.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp juniper berries
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (25 g) puffed rice cereal (see note)
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground pork
- 1/4 cup (20 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb (225 g) Brussels sprouts, leaves separated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups (420 g) arborio rice
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) dry white wine
- 3/4 cup (55 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a pot over high heat, brown the garlic and onion in the oil.
- Meanwhile, place the spices in a tea ball or two layers of cheesecloth and seal. Add the broth and spices to the pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Cover the pot and let the flavours of the broth infuse while you prepare the meatballs (see note). Keep the broth warm.
Fusing Italian risotto with traditional meatball stew flavours, this dish features arborio rice infused with clove and cinnamon broth, tender pork meatballs, Brussels sprout leaves, and Parmesan for a delightful marriage of flavours.